When it comes to principles instead of programs, Americans most likely think of themselves as ______.
A. liberal
B. conservative
C. independent
D. radical
Answer: B
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In McCulloch v. Maryland (1819), the Supreme Court struck a blow against states' rights by invalidating a state law imposing a tax on the Baltimore branch of the
a. Bank of the United States. b. Library of Congress. c. Smithsonian Institution. d. U.S. Postal Service.
Why would fiscal disparities among states be considered a disadvantage of federalism?
a. Poorer states benefit more from federal and state programs while paying less in taxes for the services, thus creating inequities for wealthier citizens. b. The cost of living differs in each state. c. The tax rate differs in each state. d. States with lower average incomes have less taxable resources, leaving wide fiscal inequalities among states. e. Fiscal disparities have no bearing on federalism since the government has the power to tax.
One of the most common and powerful response-set biases is
A) random responding. B) social desirability. C) social justice. D) prejudice.
In the case Regents of the University of California v. Bakke (1978), the Supreme Court decided ________________
A) a school could not take race into account when making admissions decisions B) a diverse student body was not of particular beneficial to a university C) a school may not use an admissions system that includes fixed racial quotas D) schools must set aside a certain percentage of admissions for minority applicants E) a program of "reverse discrimination" is unconstitutional